Peldon Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Peldon Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Peldon And Wigboroughs Community Hall, Church Road, Peldon, CO5 7PT
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Peldon Village Hall among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Peldon Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Peldon Village Hall none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Peldon Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peldon Cafe and Flower Studio Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Little Doves Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Peldon Village Hall
What is Peldon Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Peldon Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 24 February 2020.
Is Peldon Village Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peldon Village Hall last inspected?
Peldon Village Hall was last inspected on 24 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Peldon Village Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peldon Village Hall compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Peldon Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Peldon Village Hall and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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